Rowena & Paul

Rowena & Paul

Mature couple - your home and pet in safe hands.

About Rowena & Paul

We are a mature couple, married for 30 years with a love of travel. We have travelled around the globe as independent travellers, and are often abroad 4 months of the year.At home, now both retired, we have a lovely private garden complete with a glasshouse, an alpine house and large summer house full of plants and artefacts from all round the...

We are a mature couple, married for 30 years with a love of travel. We have travelled around the globe as independent travellers, and are often abroad 4 months of the year.At home, now both retired, we have a lovely private garden complete with a glasshouse, an alpine house and large summer house full of plants and artefacts from all round the world. We are probably described as "house-proud" meaning that we care for our property and keep everything to a high standard. We also own two flats in Edinburgh city centre, and a time share bungalow in the Canaries.

We do not smoke, and do not have children, so your home would be in safe hands. We are fit and healthy and tend to enjoy pottering all day long often at different areas of the garden.

Why we want to house sit

We would live quietly at any property, exploring the local sights and enjoying life in a new place. We do fully appreciate the responsibility of caring for much-loved pets and homes, and would undertake any such commitment with enthusiasm and diligence. We enjoy experiencing local cultures, exploring small towns and markets. We have driven extensively throughout the USA in over 40 states, recently going coast-to-coast on one trip of over one month.We enjoy long distance walking and hiking, however a brisk walk along a beach or country road is just as good, and if in charge of a dog or two they would get plenty of exercise.

Our experience

Paul and I have been homeowners together for over 30 years - always a large house and garden. We have excellent "handyman" skills, tackling most large scale garden maintenance ourselves. In terms of pet experience, we have good skills with dogs, cats and small animals - we love them and they respond well to us. We have owned both dogs and cats. Paul loves horses, and we have watched horse racing, polo, point to point etc, however Paul no longer rides. We have stayed with a friend on a ranch in the USA who is a horse whisperer / trainer, and really enjoy making friends with all animals.We are both fit and active and as such will be able to care for most pets, most homes and most gardens as much (or as little) as you wish. We'd enjoy looking after your home and pets while you relax and enjoy your trip.

Reviews (2)

Elias - Oslo, Norway

14 August - 21 August 2018

Lovely Couple. Sophie was well looked after. Highly recommend. Very friendly. + More

Pamela - Matlock, United Kingdom

16 March - 24 March 2018

Rowena & Paul are extremely lovely people. Toby was very happy to be with them. I know they took him on a number of really good walks which he enjoyed very much. Paul was also very helpful in sorting out a couple of issues that arose whilst I was away. My garden gate fell down and Paul managed to... + More

Rowena & Paul are extremely lovely people. Toby was very happy to be with them. I know they took him on a number of really good walks which he enjoyed very much. Paul was also very helpful in sorting out a couple of issues that arose whilst I was away. My garden gate fell down and Paul managed to sort everythinghing out. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They very kindly, kept an eye on my Mother which was much appreciated by her. Toby missed them very much when they left and I would not hesitate in having them back to look after Toby and the house again, if they ever wanted. They are both very interesting people and very considerate. They kept in touch and also every thing was spic and span when I returned home. It was good to know that Toby was so well cared for and my house.

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06 December 2017

Rowena and Paul love travelling but they are real homemakers too. Their own home is beautifully appointed and they are very "hands on" keeping their garden and the house well maintained and looking good. They are active and love animals so pet sitting would be a pleasure for them. They are gregar... + More

Rowena and Paul love travelling but they are real homemakers too. Their own home is beautifully appointed and they are very "hands on" keeping their garden and the house well maintained and looking good. They are active and love animals so pet sitting would be a pleasure for them. They are gregarious, practical, resourceful and totally reliable so your home and any pets would be in safe hands with them.

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Reliable

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Self-sufficient

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03 December 2017

Paul and Rowena are a nice friendly couple who live in a large detached home with a well tended beautiful garden which they have designed and developed themselves. Paul has excellent handyman skills - Rowena loves gardening. They are fit and active, enjoying long walks so I can see that dog-sitti... + More

Paul and Rowena are a nice friendly couple who live in a large detached home with a well tended beautiful garden which they have designed and developed themselves. Paul has excellent handyman skills - Rowena loves gardening. They are fit and active, enjoying long walks so I can see that dog-sitting and spoiling cats would suit them both very well.

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Reliable

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Self-sufficient

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02 December 2017

Rowena is reliable and hard working. She's great with animals and easy to get along with. Your home and pets are in good hands. She always does more than asked and more than required. Her energy is endless. + More

Rowena is reliable and hard working. She's great with animals and easy to get along with. Your home and pets are in good hands. She always does more than asked and more than required. Her energy is endless.

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Reliable

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Self-sufficient

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About Rowena & Paul

We are a mature couple, married for 30 years with a love of travel. We have travelled around the globe as independent travellers, and are often abroad 4 months of the year.At home, now both retired, we have a lovely private garden complete with a glasshouse, an alpine house and large summer house full of plants and artefacts from all round the world. We are probably described as "house-proud" meaning that we care for our property and keep everything to a high standard. We also own two flats in Edinburgh city centre, and a time share bungalow in the Canaries.

We do not smoke, and do not have children, so your home would be in safe hands. We are fit and healthy and tend to enjoy pottering all day long often at different areas of the garden.

We are a mature couple, married for 30 years with a love of travel. We have travelled around the globe as independent travellers, and are often abroad 4 months of the year.At home, now both retired, we have a lovely private garden complete with a glasshouse, an alpine house and large summer house full of plants and artefacts from all round the world. We are probably described as "house-proud" meaning that we care for our property and keep everything to a high standard. We also own two flats in Edinburgh city centre, and a time share bungalow in the Canaries.

We do not smoke, and do not have children, so your home would be in safe hands. We are fit and healthy and tend to enjoy pottering all day long often at different areas of the garden.

Why we want to house sit

We would live quietly at any property, exploring the local sights and enjoying life in a new place. We do fully appreciate the responsibility of caring for much-loved pets and homes, and would undertake any such commitment with enthusiasm and diligence. We enjoy experiencing local cultures, exploring small towns and markets. We have driven extensively throughout the USA in over 40 states, recently going coast-to-coast on one trip of over one month.We enjoy long distance walking and hiking, however a brisk walk along a beach or country road is just as good, and if in charge of a dog or two they would get plenty of exercise.

Our experience

Paul and I have been homeowners together for over 30 years - always a large house and garden. We have excellent "handyman" skills, tackling most large scale garden maintenance ourselves. In terms of pet experience, we have good skills with dogs, cats and small animals - we love them and they respond well to us. We have owned both dogs and cats. Paul loves horses, and we have watched horse racing, polo, point to point etc, however Paul no longer rides. We have stayed with a friend on a ranch in the USA who is a horse whisperer / trainer, and really enjoy making friends with all animals.We are both fit and active and as such will be able to care for most pets, most homes and most gardens as much (or as little) as you wish. We'd enjoy looking after your home and pets while you relax and enjoy your trip.